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I have a 1988 3.5 and would be grateful for some advice. Both swivel housings are leaking and I was wondering whether it is worth replacing the standard oil with the one shot grease or best just to have the seals replaced and, if the latter, what other parts should be replaced at the same time...

I have a 1988 and would be grateful for some advice: My central locking has just stopped working (no previous problems). I checked the fuse which had blown so replaced it but it still did not work and the new fuse did not blow. Is it likely to be the drivers actuator or what else could it...

Hi I would be grateful for some advice: I have a replacement charcoal canister for my 88 3.5 EFI, it has 2 connections at the top (for the line to fuel tank and the purge line) but also a larger one at the bottom which has a plastic plug in it. My existing canister also has an outlet...

I recently had my 88 RR re-gassed and before doing so did some reading: Although it is feasible to recharge an old R12 system with R134A it is not ideal, R134A has much smaller molecules than R13 and can weep through the rubber hoses of R12 systems (apparently the hoses of R134A systems are...

Hi I am thinking of having my air con converted from R12 to R134 gas and replacing the compressor at the same time. I have read that when doing this the hose to the compressor and O rings in the system need to be replaced. Can someone please tell me where these O rings are and how easy they...

The only spring I can see is attached to the internal handle, I have checked this and it seems to be working fine. I checked the actuator by moving the bar directly attached to it in and out and it worked fine so I moved the plate it is mounted on as far to the right as possible and now...

Hi I have a 1988 RR (no central locking on tailgate) with a central locking problem. Almost every time I shut the drivers door the Sill Button (lock release button) drops slightly but sufficiently enough to activate the central locking. What is likely to be causing this problem? Thanks

Hi Can anyone please recommend a good make and type of ignition leads for a 1988 3.5 EFI. I was considering Magnecor Blue but thought they might be overkill at about £90. I currently have a set of silicone leads but the plug terminals detach from the leads every time I remove them. Thanks Doug

Hi I have a 1988 3.5 EFI and need a new alternator, can anyone recommend a good make and supplier. The current one is a 127/65 Magnet Marell which has given up after 6 years, the previous one (a lucas) only lasted 14 months. Thanks Doug

Yes, thats the one.

Hi Id appreciate some advice. One of the connecting tabs has popped off my heated rear screen, is there any way of reconnecting it (a glue that will conduct electricity maybe) or is a new screen the only option? Thanks

Is the petrol expansion/catcher tank (Part No. NTC 4628, located behind the OS rear wing) really just a large carbon filter to collect fuel vapours from the petrol tank or does it actually catch any overflow of fuel? I ask because one of those "dent away" people drilled a hole in my inner rear...

James - tested as suggested and gauge is OK, so just need to replace sender. Thanks for the advice.

Hi I would be grateful for some advice. I have a 1988 3.5 and the water temperature gauge is playing up. Initially the gauges needle started showing a slightly lower temperature and after a few days also started to work intermitantly. Is it more likely to be the gauge or the temperature...

I have a RRC 3.5 EFI and, after 7 years, the battery seems to be coming to the end of its life (I left my main beams on the other day and it was flat within an hour). The current battery is a Bosch Silver but, from what Ive seen, the Silver Batteries available now have the terminals in the wrong...

Hi Both of my rear inner wheel arches are rusted through at the seat belt anchor point. Does anyone know if it is possible to obtain repair panel sections (preferably including the reinforcing plate for the seatbelt anchor bolt) and, if so, where from? Thanks

I have a 1988 RRC 3.5 and for several weeks my rear shock absorbers have been squeaking loudly. I had all the springs and shocks replaced about 2 years with standard items. Is there anything I can do apart from replace them, if not, what would you suggest I replace them with (I want to keep the...

Has anyone had experience of using Warranty Direct, either good or bad?

I contacted Nationwide Trim in the past for a Classic headling and they were willing to send it. I believe they quoted £50 for shipping.

Now Im even more confused. I have a can of Castrol Magnatec 5W/30 A1 and on the front label it states "fully synthetic" however, in the description on the back it states "combining Intelligent Molecules and fully synthetic technology". By adding this description are Castrol saying that it is not...